Jesus as God
A Savior Is Born Who Is Christ the Lord
Savior, Messiah, and Lord converge in the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth.
How this passage contributes to the case:
The labels below identify the kinds of evidence for Jesus' divinity found in this passage.
Select a label for an explanation.
Divine Identity
Divine Names and Titles
Accepted Divine Testimony
Receives Divine Title
Grants Salvation
Strength of evidence: Strong.
This passage provides substantial evidence relevant to Jesus' divine identity when read in its literary and historical context.
James Tissot — Life of Christ
Carl Bloch
Scripture
What Was Said or Done
The angel announces the birth of a Savior who is Christ the Lord, followed by heavenly praise to God.
Historical and Cultural Context
The Old Testament repeatedly identifies the LORD as Israel's Savior, while human agents can also function as deliverers. Luke's combination of titles must therefore be read cumulatively.
Old Testament Background
The heavenly messenger identifies the newborn Jesus as Savior, Messiah, and Lord within a narrative already connecting Jesus with the promised divine visitation.
Exposition
Luke does not depend on one title alone. The cluster of titles and the larger infancy narrative make this a strong declaration of Jesus' elevated identity.
Why This Points to His Divinity
The shepherds go to see the child and later glorify and praise God.
Response of the Hearers
Their response confirms the angelic announcement as divine revelation rather than human speculation.